Direct entry to Taronga Zoo via lower entrance, fewer crowds—perfect for ferry arrivals.

• Starting point: Arrive by ferry from Circular Quay, disembark at the zoo’s lower entrance.
• Everything you get: Zoo admission with easy access from the wharf, bypassing main gates and bus transfers.
• Why choose this: Avoids crowds and uphill walks—ideal for families, seniors, and a smoother start to your visit.
• Sights: Sydney Harbour, sightings of migrating humpback whales, dolphins, seals, and over 4,000 animals including giraffes, Sumatran tigers, meerkats, and native Australian wildlife.

Inclusions

Whale Watching Cruise

• 2.5-hour whale-watching cruise
• Live commentary
• Whale sighting guarantee: free rebooking within the season if no whales spotted

Taronga Zoo

• Entry to Taronga Zoo
• Return Rocket ferry to Circular Quay

Whale Watching Cruise

• Tip: If you are lucky you might spot Southern Right Whales, Minke Whales and Blue Whales. Plus, be on the lookout for dolphins, seals, penguins, and sea birds!
• This experience is wheelchair accessible.
• This experience is not suitable for children under the age of 4 years.
• Pets are allowed on board provided they are restrained in a suitable box, basket, or another container at all times whilst onboard.
• In the unlikely event a whale is not sighted during the cruise, guests can cruise again for free, in the same season.

Taronga Zoo

• Tip: You will be treated with breathtaking views of Sydney Harbour; with boats bobbing about at Sydney Cove, the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House.
• Animal costume, ball, balloon, scooter, skateboards, rollerblades, apparatus alcohol, audio equipment, or musical instrument is not allowed inside Toranga Zoo.
• Please refrain from touching animals, feeding animals, throwing objects, damaging structures, or signs, lighting fires, or littering.

• You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Relaxed 4-hour whale watching cruise with buffet meal and expert commentary.

• Starting point: Departs from Eastern Pontoon, Circular Quay.
• Everything you get: 4-hour cruise aboard the "Jerry Bailey," live commentary by a qualified crew, buffet breakfast (weekends only) or lunch (vegetarian and dietary options with notice), tea, coffee, water, and multiple viewing decks.
• Why choose this: Spacious, comfortable vessel limited to 95 guests, delicious onboard meals, and consistently praised crew and sightings.
• Sights: Sydney Harbour, Sydney Heads, plus migrating humpbacks and occasional dolphin pods or seabirds in the open ocean.

Inclusions

• 4-hour whale-watching cruise
• Fully qualified crew onboard
• Live commentary
• Buffet lunch or breakfast (based on departure time)
• Tea, coffee & water
• Whale sighting guarantee: free rebooking within 3 years if no whales spotted

Exclusions

• Alcoholic beverages (available for purchase onboard)

• Tip: While capturing the classic bridge and opera house shot, seek unique angles like hidden coves, working harbors, or sailboats gliding by.
• Choose comfort and safety: This experience is not the best fit for children under the age of 5 years.
• The morning cruise with buffet breakfast is only available on weekends.
• The lunch and breakfast menu can be tailored to suit vegetarians, vegans, and gluten-free guests with sufficient notice.
• In the unlikely event a whale is not sighted during the cruise, guests can cruise again for free, within 3 years.

• You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

2.5-hour small group whale watching cruise with close encounters.

• Starting point: Departs daily from Crown Towers Wharf, Barangaroo.
• Everything you get: Custom-built cruise (max. 30 guests), expert commentary, safety briefing, and a whale sighting guarantee—rebook free within the season if no whales are seen.
• Why choose this: Intimate, passion-driven experience with whale enthusiasts—ideal for families, nature lovers, and first-time spotters.
• Sights: Sydney Harbour Bridge, Opera House, plus frequent sightings of humpback whales in season, with occasional visits from dolphins and southern right whales.

Inclusions

• 2.5-hour whale-watching cruise
• Small group of up to 30 people
• Custom-built small boat with expert crew onboard
• Whale sighting guarantee: free rebooking within the season if no whales spotted

• Tip: Keep your eyes peeled not just for whales, but other marine life too. Dolphins are often spotted.
• This experience is pram/stroller accessible.
• Outside food & drinks, photography with flash & tripods are not allowed.
• In the unlikely event a whale is not sighted during the cruise, guests can cruise again for free within the same season. The rebooking is non-refundable, non-transferable, and subject to availability.
• If severe weather conditions like strong swells, heavy rain, or high winds occur, tours may be cancelled.
• Passengers with pre-existing back, neck, shoulder, or heart conditions, as well as pregnant individuals or those with injuries or other health concerns that could be aggravated by the tour, should consult their doctor before traveling and participate at their own risk.

• You can cancel these tickets up to 48 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.